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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; a Swimming Pool, Staff Offices and Meeting Rooms.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located to the rear of the entrance foyer and in the changing rooms.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of entrance foyer and in the changing room area.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of entrance foyer and in the changing room area.
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the standard changing rooms.
  • Accessible changing facilities are located within the standard changing rooms.
  • Standard changing facilities are located to the right of the building.
  • Accessible shower facilities are located within the standard changing rooms.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard changing rooms.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The SAT-NAV postcode to use is LE11 3TT.
    The campus is located to the west of the town centre.
    Loughborough's nearest motorway link is the M1; the campus is just two miles from Junction 23.
    The University is clearly signed on all the other main approach roads to Loughborough.
  • Parking on campus is restricted. Visitors are asked to use the main entrance on Epinal Way.
    When you arrive, security will advise you where to park and issue you with a temporary parking permit.
    Disabled visitors are requested to telephone the security office before visiting so that suitable parking can be arranged.
    For more information contact the security office on 01509 222 141.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is located on University Road. The Sprint Bus stops here.
    Alternatively, Kinchbus Number 7 commences from Loughborough Station and brings you straight to campus.
  • For more information on Kinch Bus services please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Loughborough.
  • Loughborough Station is located off Station Boulevard, approximately 2 miles from the campus.
    The station is served by East Midlands Railway.
  • For more information on East Midlands Railway services please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Loughborough Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on getting to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 222 765.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 222 770.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Accommodation Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 274 488.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Advice and Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 222 765.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Swimming Pool Car Park.
  • The car park is located in front and to the side of the Swimming Pool.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Swimming Pool Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the Swimming Pool.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Swimming Pool and the Students' Union.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 247cm x 475cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zone is 125cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the rear of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment cannot be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Swimming Pool Main Entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception area.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Swimming Pool'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left after you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 79cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 72cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
• Security Barriers View
  • There are security barriers at the reception.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 100cm.
  • A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
  • The height of the key card reader is 102cm.
  • There are also turnstiles here with a width of 59cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is concrete and vinyl.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Swimming Pool

• There is step-free access to the swimming pool area.
• There is step-free access throughout the outer areas of the swimming pool.
• The flooring in this area consists of tiles.
• This area has a non-slip floor.
• The floor can become slippery when wet.
• Background music is played in this area.
• There is a lifeguard for the swimming pool.
• There is not ramped access into the swimming pool.
• There is not stepped access into the swimming pool.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
• One half of the pool can be raised in height up to floor level allowing for step-free access.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Staff Corridor and Pool)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located between the staff corridor and the pool.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the pool.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Step(s) (Pool and Poolside Seating)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in front of you on entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the pool and poolside seating.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • There are alternative step-free routes available to access the pool.

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Standard Changing Room (Shared)

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• Location and Access View
  • The standard changing room was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • This standard changing room is located to the front right of the building.
  • This standard changing room is approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
  • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
  • There is no signage on or near the standard changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • There is no lock for the toilet door.
  • The width of the standard changing room opening is 96cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is laminate.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
  • There are lockers within the changing room.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a water dispenser available.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are moderate to good.
  • There are individual cubicles in the changing area, the largest of which has dimensions of 118cm x 185cm.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the standard changing room.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available .
  • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a very slight downwards slope heading from the entrance of the changing area leading towards the female and male changing rooms and pool area.

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Standard Changing Room (Female and Male)

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• Location and Access View
  • This standard changing room is located ahead as you enter the changing area.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the standard changing room.
  • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
  • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the standard changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the standard changing room opening is 90cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; handrails, a dropdown rail, a toilet and a wheel in shower.
  • This is a male changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is concrete.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
  • There are lockers within the changing room.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 165cm from the floor.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
  • There is a flip down seat in the shower area at a height of 48cm. There are grab rails and a drop down rail either side of it (shown in photograph 3).

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Accessible Changing Room

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible changing room was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • This accessible changing room is located in the main changing room area opposite the accessible toilet and to the left of the female and male changing rooms.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible changing room.
  • A key is not required for the accessible changing room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible changing room opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 310cm x 450cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room include; a wheel in shower, handrails, a changing table/bench and a dropdown rail.
  • This is a shared changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is concrete.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the accessible changing room.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
  • There are lockers within the changing room.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 126cm from the floor.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is medium.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is medium.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
• Comments View
  • The coat hooks are in the shower area.
  • The shelf in the main area is 78cm high.
  • The shelf in the shower area is 86cm high.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Changing Area - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the changing area.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 205cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Foyer - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the foyer.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 205cm (6ft 1in x 6ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 91cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the entrance foyer area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.